The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 29,800
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 T5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.15 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
170.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
752 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft